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Lead Feature

A world without the RSA

The Society celebrates its 270th birthday on 22 March. But what if it had never been born?
14 Mar 2024 Anton Howes
A vintage illustration of people in formal attire gathered inside a large glass-domed exhibition hall, featuring a fountain and lush greenery. The left side shows the detailed illustration, while the right side is a white silhouette on a gradient background.
In Conversation

In conversation with Anab Jain

Futurist Anab Jain speaks to Andy Haldane about using art and storytelling to build better tomorrows — and how the RSA might play a pivotal role.
11 Mar 2024 Andy Haldane
A person with long, dark hair, wearing a blue top, holds a helmet-like object with metal bars in a room filled with greenery and metallic reflective materials.
Feature

Take courage

The arts sector is in crisis. Can a renewed commitment to creativity deliver a bolder future?
8 Mar 2024 Lucy Kerbel
A person in white clothing and sneakers performs a dynamic leap on an empty urban street lined with old buildings. They are mid-air with arms and legs extended, showcasing grace and athleticism under a clear blue sky.
Blog

Nine famous female Fellows inspiring inclusion

International Women’s Day 2024 invites us to imagine a world where all genders enjoy equality. Where prejudice and discrimination no longer exist. This is the world our work is helping deliver to this and future generations.
8 Mar 2024 Dean Samways
An illustration featuring four women with varied hairstyles and expressions, drawn in a stipple and line art style. Each woman is depicted in black and white with detailed textures, showcasing diverse hair types and facial expressions.
Blog

Fellows Festival 2024: changemaking for the future

The 2024 Fellows Festival was the biggest and boldest so far, with a diverse range of high-profile speakers offering remarkable stories of courageous acts to make the world a better place.
4 Mar 2024 Mike Thatcher
A man and woman sit in conversation in a crowded room, with a display screen in the foreground that reads "Welcome to the Festival." The room is filled with people, some of whom are seated while others are standing.
Comment

The slow death of classical music education

Classical music is becoming a niche activity not helped by the fact that fewer and fewer state school pupils are learning to play orchestral instruments. It’s time to reassess our priorities, argues Ray Coyte.
29 Jan 2024 Ray Coyte
Close-up of a person's hands playing a silver flute, with fingers positioned on the keys. In the background, a music stand displays sheet music.
Comment

Is art the highest form of hope?

Art can have a transformative effect on mental health and wellbeing by providing hope both for the creator of the art and the person experiencing it. Linda Bryant discusses this healing effect and calls for an evolution of art in hospitals.
9 Jan 2024 Linda Bryant
Man viewing art pieces at an exhibition. The artwork closest to him depicts silhouettes of human figures emerging from a central larger silhouette. Bright, floral-themed paintings are visible in the background.
Feature

Taking flight

A new research hub explores how building corridors of creative industries could accelerate growth across a pan-northern ‘supercluster’.
10 Dec 2023 Jonathan Sapsed
An illustration of the Angel of the North sculpture with people nearby. Surrounding the photo is a geometric frame on a gradient background transitioning from green to red. A white house icon with the letter "N" is at the bottom.
Feature

Our brains on art

The growing field of neuroarts explores the profound ways in which aesthetic experiences affect our bodies and behaviours
8 Dec 2023 Susan Magsamen
A futuristic room with a central glowing pillar emitting blue light, surrounded by smooth white seating. The walls are illuminated with a soft green hue. Two people are relaxing on the seats, partially visible.